FlashRead vs PageTone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FlashRead
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Smart reading app that uses flashes.Β It is proven that our brain and eyes can absorb a high amount of information when provided with the right conditions. Flash read provides you with that and much much more to come. Stay tuned! It has two modes: β’ Reading mode - text plays automatically so you can absorb all the information β’ Practice mode - navigate yourself through text so that your eyes can get accustomed to this type of reading βΊ You can automatically read any website's content, just share the link to the app from any browser or paste the url inside the app. It will extract all the content for you
PageTone
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Every book has a world. PageTone helps you step into it. Create a personalised reading atmosphere inspired by the story, setting, genre, or mood you are exploring. Describe what you are reading, and PageTone prepares a layered soundscape designed to accompany the moment without taking attention away from the page. BUILD YOUR READING ROOM Start with a title or a simple description of the atmosphere you want. A quiet library during a storm. A mysterious forest at night. A warm room beside a fireplace. PageTone transforms that idea into a reading room made from complementary ambient sounds. MIX EVERY LAYER Each atmosphere can combine up to four sound layers, including rain, wind, forest ambience, fireplace, turning pages, and quiet room tone. Inside the mixer, you can: β’ Adjust the volume of each sound β’ Mute or restore individual layers β’ Fine-tune the balance of the room β’ Reset the original atmosphere β’ Shape the soundscape while you read READ AT YOUR OWN RHYTHM Set an optional starting page and page goal for your session, or simply read without tracking anything. PageTone keeps reading goals intentionally lightweight. There are no streaks, scores, competitive rankings, or productivity pressure. RETURN TO YOUR LATEST ROOM Your most recent reading room remains available, so you can quickly return to the atmosphere you were using and continue your session. MADE FOR QUIET MOMENTS PageTone combines an editorial interface, paper-inspired visuals, illustrated environments, and subtle animation to create a calm space around your book. The experience is designed for readers who enjoy ambience, focus, ritual, and the feeling of entering a story. FEATURES β’ Personalised reading atmospheres β’ Layered ambient soundscapes β’ Up to four simultaneous sound layers β’ Individual volume and mute controls β’ Optional page goals β’ Resume your latest reading room β’ Background audio support β’ App Shortcuts integration β’ No account required PageTone does not search book catalogues, scan covers, stream music, or require social activity. It is a private reading companion built around your book, your room, and your pace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: FlashRead at 3 against PageTone's 1. FlashRead also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FlashRead | PageTone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Minimal Bits Tech Srl | Luisa Cecilia da Silva Pinto |
In-app purchases
FlashRead
No in-app purchases
PageTone
No in-app purchases









